History & Heritage

Pirinç Han

18th-century timber-framed inn on the slopes of Ankara Castle, today a charming courtyard hub for antique dealers and artisan workshops.

About this part of the city

Pirinç Han

18th-century timber-framed inn on the slopes of Ankara Castle, today a charming courtyard hub for antique dealers and artisan workshops.

Situated on Koyunpazarı Slope in Altındağ below Ankara Castle, Pirinç Han was built in the 18th century combining stone foundations with two stories of timber verandas.

The restored courtyard serves as a vibrant artists’ retreat, home to antique collectors, second-hand booksellers, calligraphers, and traditional music instrument makers.

Key Highlights

  • Dreistöckiger Han mit Holzgalerien
  • Antiquitätengeschäfte und Kalligrafiewerkstätten